Quality Data Specialist- RN

Job Summary: The Quality Data Specialist-RN works under the supervision of the Quality Manager & subsequently the Director of Quality to ensure accurate reporting in accordance with current applicable federal, state, & local standards & regulations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

· Adheres to regulatory standards & hospital policy.

· Maintains professional & technical knowledge & pursues professional growth opportunities.

· Serves as a positive role model for staff.

· Keeps access to protected health information secure & confidential.

· Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork.

· Collaborates with organizational stakeholders on regulatory reporting including but not limited to: HCAHPS, STAR, NHSN/Infection Control, IP & OP Quality Measures, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

· Coordinates, collects, & reports data by way of various programs to meet CMS requirements.

· Participate in the quality related committees and groups as assigned by the Quality Manager.

· Analyzes & monitors performance data to determine trends to reduce costs & improve patient services.

· Assists with coverage & during times of influx (flu shot season) in employee health & infection as needed.

· Manages quality projects as assigned by the Quality Manager & Director of Quality.

· May need to function as a bedside nurse in an emergency.

· Assist with other duties as assigned by the manager or director.

Essential Skill Competencies:

· Possess computer skills with applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & web-based research.

· Effectively maneuvers the Electronic Health record to obtain information relevant to job duties.

· Possess ability to prioritize & carry out work duties independently & efficiently, self-directed & flexible.

· Process professional knowledge of health care services & complex hospital workflows & processes.

· Possess the ability to take direction & work well in groups & independently.

Education, Experience & Performance Requirements:

· Must have a current RN license from the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

· A minimum of three years of hospital acute care nursing experience is preferred.

· Must keep access to protected health information secure & confidential.

· Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.

· Must have diligence & the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced changing environment.

· Requirements that if not held at time of hire will be required after hire depending on class availability:

A. TB Surveillance & Testing Certification (TBST)

B. DOT Urine Drug Screening certification

C. N95 Respirator Fit Test training

Exposure Classifications: Moderate exposure risk